After thinking about the theme this year, one thing kept coming to mind... SUPERMAN! The man of steel who protects Metropolis City!

At high noon on burn day, around the man, we will attempt to break the world record for "The most people dressed as superman in one place"! The current record I believe is 122 people, record held by Metropolis, Illinois. Record set at their annual superman festival, but I'm sure we can get more then 122! But we'll only make it if the word gets out and people know to bring a superman costume! Doesn't have to be store bought, have fun with it, there might even be a contest for most creative superman costume! Spread the word to any burners you know! Lets claim this record for Black Rock City!

Application to guinness world records is already sent in, waiting to get approval and find out all the rules and regulations for being "dressed as superman" but record or not, it'll be fun!

Here we discuss the possibility of Guinness reps getting free ducats for observing the action and the rules on what a legal Superman costume entails.Be forewarned,do NOT forget a YELLOW belt.The officials,if they get in of course,will be observing that detail very closely.

Hate to pile on but sheesh,is this what The Project has come to?

Well it's not something I want to do on an overseas phone.............................Omar Suarez

oneeyeddick wrote:BTW, you do know that this year's "Metropolis" theme is mostly based on a really old black and white artsy silent film, NOT Superman's imaginary hometown...right ?

I know the theme isn't based on superman, and I don't think it's really based on the movie either! There are so many young burners that have never even heard of the movie... Burning man themes are open to interpretation! I mean think about the "American dream" theme, cars never came to mind for me, but the streets were all car names, and then there was the giant wooden hummer art project. Or how about how some people looked at "evolution" as the evolution of society or of industry, while every one else just thought of the Darwin theory of evolution. With out some people thinking outside the box and introducing their own interpretation of the theme, we would loose out on some memorable playa experiences. Some people may think of the old movie, some people think of superman, and many others just think of large cities in general... To each their own!

And to all you haters... If you don't like my idea, then lets see what you have to offer your fellow burners this year! Put up or shut up! At least I'm organizing some kind of event. I don't have money to build anything big, or open a bar, or even to make stickers this year, so besides on playa volunteer work, this is how I'm going to contribute to my city without spending money I don't have! Is that a problem?!

And to all you haters... If you don't like my idea, then lets see what you have to offer your fellow burners this year! Put up or shut up! At least I'm organizing some kind of event. I don't have money to build anything big, or open a bar, or even to make stickers this year, so besides on playa volunteer work, this is how I'm going to contribute to my city without spending money I don't have! Is that a problem?!

And to all you haters... If you don't like my idea, then lets see what you have to offer your fellow burners this year! Put up or shut up! At least I'm organizing some kind of event. I don't have money to build anything big, or open a bar, or even to make stickers this year, so besides on playa volunteer work, this is how I'm going to contribute to my city without spending money I don't have! Is that a problem?!

Going for a world record for the most people in one place dressed as superman, there will be a contest with some form of prize for most creative superman costume, closest resemblance to superman (from the movies), and best home made costume.

We will meet at noon on burn day around the man... Break out the blue body suits and red capes! Spread the word, and tell your camp mates!

"The World Record attempt is open to men, women and children wearing a complete Superman costume consisting of a blue bodysuit, red cape, red trunks, red boots (or spats), yellow belt, and the famous red and yellow "S" logo on the chest. The costumes can either be store-bought or home made."

That is what's needed for the record, but the record is less important then the attempt to me... So lets have fun with it!

Moderator note: since this was already an open topic on the first page of 2010 Art and Performance, I merged the two topics. Note to OP: you don't get to create new threads for old topics, you're supposed to find the old one and bump it.

theCryptofishist wrote:Just how wrong would it be to suggest that I resemble Christopher Reeve the most?

Exquisitely wrong.

...but extremely funny. I truly love your sense of humor!

Hm... If we do gift the guys from Guinness tickets, could we get free beer? Or are we just absolutely drowning in mixed metaphors now... Can just imagine all the colors; blue, yellow, red, brown, foam... coool.